Commitment to staff health & wellbeing support and recognition through the LONDON HEALTHY WORKPLACE CHARTER Anna Brown Healthy workplace business advisor I work for H&F Council and my job is all about supporting and recognising healthy workplaces… e: anna.brown@lbhf.gov.uk t: 07584 389 249 www.lbhf.gov.uk/healthyworkplace

HOW ARE YOU? www.lbhf.gov.uk/healthyworkplace Lets take a couple of minutes to stop and ask each other how we are…and let’s really listen. www.lbhf.gov.uk/healthyworkplace

TIME TO TALK DAY TOMORROW! HOW ARE YOU? TIME TO TALK DAY TOMORROW! Conversations about mental health change lives.  At the moment, too many people with mental health problems are made to feel isolated, ashamed and worthless by other people’s reactions. But talking about mental health doesn’t need to be difficult. It can be as simple as making time to have a cup of tea or go for a walk, and listening to someone talk about how they feel. This is what Time to Talk Day is all about – giving us all the chance to talk and listen about mental health.  We can continue those conversations later! How did it feel to be listened to? www.lbhf.gov.uk/healthyworkplace

HOW ARE YOU? www.lbhf.gov.uk/healthyworkplace PUBLIC HEALTH ENGLAND ASK US IN THE WIDEST SENSE… www.lbhf.gov.uk/healthyworkplace

OUR CONTEXT www.lbhf.gov.uk/healthyworkplace 1 in 6 workers is dealing with a mental health problem 2 in 3 adults are either overweight or obese 1 in 4 adults is physically inactive Physically active workers take 27% fewer sick days than their non-physically active counterparts - NICE, 2012 Money is lost due to sickness absence. An average London firm of 250 employees loses around £250,000 a year due to ill health calculated by sickness absence. LA Economics r www.lbhf.gov.uk/healthyworkplace

WHAT WOULD THE BENEFITS OF A HEALTHIER AND HAPPIER TEAM BE IN YOUR ORGANISATION? Please jot some ideas on post it notes. We’ll add them to the wall: Benefits www.lbhf.gov.uk/healthyworkplace

improved productivity fewer accidents lower absence rates REAP THE BENEFITS of promoting employee wellbeing… The business benefits of having healthy, fit and committed staff are well recognised by employers: improved productivity fewer accidents lower absence rates staff who are engaged and committed to the business fitter employees as they grow older GLA 2012 www.lbhf.gov.uk/healthyworkplace

WHAT ONE THING COULD YOU DO TO MAKE YOUR WORKPLACE A HEALTHIER PLACE? | management commitment to staff health | health and safety | | mental health and wellbeing | smoking | being active | | healthy eating | alcohol | Please jot some ideas on post it notes. We’ll add them to the wall: Benefits Things we could do to make our workplaces healthier www.lbhf.gov.uk/healthyworkplace

The LONDON HEALTHY WORKPLACE CHARTER is: ARE YOU AWARE OF THE LONDON HEALTHY WORKPLACE CHARTER? The LONDON HEALTHY WORKPLACE CHARTER is: a structured framework for action / self-assessment tool an accreditation scheme all about employee health & wellbeing and being recognised as a great place to work FREE of CHARGE “a roadmap to success with icing on the cake” www.lbhf.gov.uk/healthyworkplace

The free framework for action and accreditation scheme covers: WHAT IS COVERED BY THE LONDON HEALTHY WORKPLACE CHARTER? The free framework for action and accreditation scheme covers: corporate support for wellbeing attendance management health and safety requirements mental health and wellbeing tobacco physical activity healthy eating problematic use of alcohol and other substances Three levels: Commitment (email application) Achievement; Excellence (evidence portfolio & verification day) www.lbhf.gov.uk/healthyworkplace

A clear, established, good practice framework endorsed by WHY USE THE LONDON HEALTHY WORKPLACE CHARTER? A clear, established, good practice framework endorsed by Get the best out of your team Demonstrate commitment to staff wellbeing, both internally and externally, with accreditation 3 accreditation levels: commitment / achievement / excellence Free local support, including… www.lbhf.gov.uk/healthyworkplace

WHAT LOCAL SUPPORT IS AVAILABLE? 1. 2. Mental health & wellbeing training for line managers – heavily subsidised rate of £15pp for half day course Employee health check packages (for up to 40 employees) – free, charges only apply if appointments are missed We’re here to help: guidance & signposting from our healthy workplace business advisor – free of charge 3. Support is funded by the Council Public Health team. www.lbhf.gov.uk/healthyworkplace

HOW DOES THAT SOUND? WHAT WOULD HELP YOU OVERCOME ANY CHALLENGES / BARRIERS TO BECOMING A RECOGNISED HEALTHY WORKPLACE? Please jot some ideas on post it notes. We’ll add them to the wall: Benefits Things we could do to make our workplaces healthier The support we need to overcome barriers/challenges So we have looked at the benefits, at ideas we have, and at the support we need to overcome challenges to becoming a recognised healthy workplace. The idea was to show us that in partnership, we can make your workplaces healthier places to be so that you see the benefits that we thought about at the beginning. www.lbhf.gov.uk/healthyworkplace

1:1 SUPPORT IS AVAILABLE FREE OF CHARGE Our support is tailored to individual businesses/organisations' needs but includes: guidance as you review and develop all that you do to create a healthy workplace signposting to relevant guidance and no- and low-cost ways to encourage your staff to look after their health advice and feedback as you complete your accreditation application There is no obligation to join the scheme after an initial discussion exploring how the healthy workplace service could best support you. www.lbhf.gov.uk/healthyworkplace

SHEPHERDS BUSH BRANCH of MIHOMECARE “We were aware that a happy workforce makes for a better service, and ultimately, happier service-users.” “I doubt there is anywhere out there that is doing everything they can to be a healthy and happy workplace – and using the Charter framework helps to identify what you can do better. Even if you are doing all that you can, it is great to get recognition for it!” – Katie Drakeford Regional Manager, Mihomecare And this isn’t just my take on things. Mihomecare Shepherds Bush branch recently used the Charter framework to review and develop what they are doing, and gained Commitment level accreditation in October last year. I’ve included their experiences for you to have a read of. www.lbhf.gov.uk/healthyworkplace

Register your interest on: YOU ARE INVITED to join the growing number of employers using the LONDON HEALTHY WORKPLACE CHARTER, working towards accreditation and reaping the benefits of commitment to staff wellbeing. Register your interest on: www.london.gov.uk/healthyworkplace Supported by Thank you for listening. Questions are very welcome! Anna Brown Healthy workplace business advisor e: anna.brown@lbhf.gov.uk | t: 07584 389 249 And now you’re invited to join Shepherds Bush Mihomecare and many hundreds of other employers to work towards becoming recognised healthy workplaces. You can register your interest on www.london.gov.uk/healthyworkplace, or contact me directly to discuss the support and recognition on offer in more detail. www.lbhf.gov.uk/healthyworkplace